New Pattern release - Raggedy Ann & Ellie

First design of 2011 is ready! Raggedy Ann and Ellie - just added to my website and patternmart. I hope you like her - so many possibilities with colors and finishes too. Right now, Joann's is carrying some Debbie Mumm elephant fabric that I used for dresses that works real well with this set. So have fun creating this one!

Adding free tutorials

I get alot of questions on how to do things that are in most of my patterns; I thought I'd add some tutorials I have to my blog for you. They will be listed on the left side of my blog and each one is detailed with pictures. Some are mine and some are done by a friend or two :)

Sometimes seeing something visually helps everything 'click' into place for me, so I hope it will help you on your doll-making journey too!

Cabin fever plans

We are getting another big storm today and tomorrow in the NorthEast - the funny thing is, when you watch the news pretty much everyone is affected (or was/will be) by this storm. Wow! It is huge and Mother Nature is unleashing it across the U.S. and into Canada!

I thought I'd try to beat some 'cabin fever' by making some new dolls over the next few days. My website is bare, it's embarrassing! I have neglected it - I want new dolls, new patterns, and I may have a new supply or two. I will get to work, I promise!!

Meanwhile, this is how the little one beat cabin fever during one of our last storms - playing with the kitty! That is how both of them stare at me while I work - wanting me to come play with them, which I do too :) Which is probably how nothing new is done! haha!

If you are experiencing this storm, I hope you are safe, warm and with power and loved ones for it!

Themed tree fun!

I have been meaning to post these pictures since November, but thankfully I was too busy working :) I am always thankful for that!!

In case you didn't know, I sell my work at In Grandma's Attic in Lancaster, PA. Patti, the shop owner, is very talented in setting up beautiful displays. The shop has multiple buildings and she makes the best use out of every nook and cranny. This past season, she set up themed trees - lots of my ornies and tree toppers were used! Along with other crafters handmade items, these are my favorite prim trees around.

Gingerbread tree:
Snowmen tree: (I love the sitting snowman on the chair!)

And, of course my favorite - the Annie tree! Look at all those smiley faces :)

Patti is keeping some of these up all year round so if you are in the area, be sure to stop in and visit!

I sell alot of the ornies, dolls and tree toppers on my website: www.HomespunFromTheHeart.com and if you don't see it listed email me!

Great news!

For all of my local customers, I am very excited to share that I am selling again through Country Roots in Brodheadsville, PA. You can visit them on the web: http://www.countryrootsinc.com/store/Default.asp if you are planning to be in the Poconos area of PA this is a wonderful country and primitive shop.

I sold with this store for almost 5 years; they decided last year to close all 3 of their shops. Then, thankfully the owners changed their minds and decided to just close 2 and keep this one open. I have been wanting to build enough inventory to get back in the store and yesterday I dropped off some new dollies :)

I look forward to great year with them!

January Pattern Sale

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, safe travels if you visited and are getting back into the swing of routines again. I know we are! The holidays always seem to fly by even tho I try to sit back and relax, do things I want to do. So here it is January and I'm working on my business goals for 2011.

I am having an Epattern sale for January while I work on paperwork and setting my goals. All ePatterns are buy one, get one FREE. To order, add ONE to the shopping cart and proceed to checkout; in the comments section write the one you want for free (or email me afterwards). It's that easy! No limit - buy 2 get 2 free; buy 10 get 10 free.

This is for ePatterns only (sorry, there is a set cost for printing and mailing); if you order from Pattern Mart instant downloads, please email me your freebees. Thanks and HAPPY new year!

www.homespunfromtheheart.com - click on "Patterns"

Last week for shipping in time for Christmas!

I just wanted to let you know I am going to visit some family for a week, YAY! We leave Friday and will be gone for a week, so if you have anything you are wanting in time for Christmas be sure to place your order by Thurs. Dec 9th.

I will do free gift wrapping plus a card with a note inside (if you wish) to send to someone else on your Christmas list. Just let me know at checkout.

Anyone on my mailing list gets free shipping through Friday on all U.S. Orders! If you join the mailing list, send me an email to get the special code to use it for your order.

I do have lots of Christmas items left to choose from. Here is a sweet Holiday Bear set (all details on size, etc. are on my website):

A little boy Andy with his sweet puppy dog!

Someone has treats for Santa:

If you love dogs, this sweetie is in Scotty theme:

And this year, I have quite a few tree toppers! These are great for themed trees or little primitive trees to keep up year round. Each of these are custom made with your colors for the dress, so place these orders by Tuesday (12/7) to ensure they will be finished on time.